Jurassic Coasters™ and indeed all Jurassic Coaster products are hand made from Purbeck Stone, the stone indigenous to the Isle of Purbeck Dorset U.K. More>>>>

Pack of four Coasters (including all four themes.)

From the heart of the Dorset World Heritage Site and Jurassic Coast these Coasters are made by local stone masons from beautiful fossil marked local Purbeck Stone. Jurassic Coasters have information on the underside of various aspects of the Isle of Purbeck and its stone. This presentation box of four Coasters includes a leaflet on all of the themes and makes a truly lovely gift.

The Isle of Purbeck lies in the extreme south-east corner of Dorset, covers an area of approximately fifty square miles and is surrounded by water on three sides, as well as on part of the fourth, hence the title of 'Isle'.Purbeck Stone has been used for centuries as a building and decorative stone.

Each Jurassic Coaster has a theme on the underside depicting "Dinosaur Footprints" "Isle of Purbeck" "Geology" and Under Ground Quarrying. Buy here and get Pot Luck as to which theme you will receive or choose below. Remember the boxed set of four Coasters contain a coaster with each theme.

The stone that shapes the contours of the Isle of Purbeck and is today quarried for its properties as a building material has deep rooted origins. Apart from the fact that it is part of the geology of the Purbeck hills and was therefore formed in a distant and evolutionary era, the stone has been a part of peoples lives, or should we say livelihoods, for many years. These Table mats are 29½ cm x 21cm and add quality to any setting.

This hard durable limestone was shipped by sea from Swanage extensively and can be found all around England.Purbeck Stone was used for paving and for building in South Coast Towns and particularly in London following the Great fire.

Today the presence of Purbeck Stone in the walls of Dorset homes is welcome, maintaining the character and tradition of the area. Yet it's roots go further than this, not only the beginnings of the Purbeck stone trade and uses of the fruit of its extraction, but also for those who are interested in the heritage of their country and the fact that men quarry today on the Isle of Purbeck what they quarried in ancient times. See our pages devoted to the history of the Stone here>>>

Please note that Polished Purbeck Stone is a hard and durable natural limestone. Because of the shelly nature of the stone, minor imperfections can occur in the polished surface of the stone. This should be considered a feature of this natural product. You can protect your Jurassic Coaster by using a wax polish and wiping clean after use. This product should not be submersed in water and some substances such as alcohol may effect the polished surface if left to dry.

Not suitable for dishwasher.

Jurassic Coasters™ and indeed all Jurassic Coaster products are hand made from Purbeck Stone. Purbeck is a hard sedimentary Limestone from the cretaceous and upper jurassic series. We quarry the blocks as has been done for centuries from the thin seams of Purbeck stone and our skilled stone masons then cut and polish the stone individually in our own workshops at the Quarry.